Atomism and holism in the understanding of society and social systems

Throughout its history, reflection on human society has been torn apart by the opposing views of atomism and holism. Traditional societies, the city state of ancient Greece as well as the medieval perfect society apparently resemble a whole with its parts. Early modernity continued this holistic inc...

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Main Author: D.F.M. Strauss
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Scriber Editorial Systems 2008-07-01
Series:Koers : Bulletin for Christian Scholarship
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Online Access:https://www.koersjournal.org.za/index.php/koers/article/view/159